Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone

Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniorsA city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutesA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale

A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural countyA study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings

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• ·Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20000 for disaster relief
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A small business owner started offering online workshops to teach others how to start their own businesses
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade
• ·A gym added a new yoga studio and hired two new instructors
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop, expanding its customer base
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced plans to open 28 new locations in southern states next year
• ·A charity organization distributed warm clothing to homeless individuals during winter
• ·Study reveals that reusable containers save households money
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against measles
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floods
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with terminal illnesses